Proverbs 1:19
Lexham English Bible
19 Thus are the ways of all who are greedy for gain—
it will take the life of its possessors.
Proverbs 1:19
International Standard Version
19 Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain—
it takes away the lives of those who possess it.
Proverbs 3:14
Lexham English Bible
14 For her[a] income is better than the income of silver,
and her revenue than that of gold.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 3:14 Or “its”; both “wisdom” and “understanding” are feminine nouns and can be read as either “she” or “it”
Proverbs 3:14
International Standard Version
14 because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
and her yield than fine gold.
Proverbs 10:16
Lexham English Bible
16 The wage of the righteous leads to life;
the gain of the wicked to sin.
Proverbs 10:16
International Standard Version
16 Honorable wages lead[a] to life;
the salaries of the wicked, to retribution.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 10:16 The Heb. lacks lead
Proverbs 11:28
Lexham English Bible
28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Proverbs 11:28
International Standard Version
28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
Proverbs 20:15
Lexham English Bible
15 There is gold and many costly stones,
but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:15
International Standard Version
15 There is an abundance of gold and precious stones,
but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 22:1
Lexham English Bible
22 A reputation[a] is to be chosen rather than[b] great riches;
favor is better than silver and gold.[c]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “name”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from silver and from gold, favor is better”
Proverbs 22:1
International Standard Version
Advice for Everyday Life
22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
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